Ulzhan (2007): Cast & Box Office
Ulzhan is a 2007 drama directed by Volker Schlöndorff, starring Ayanat Ksenbai as Ulzhan, Philippe Torreton and David Bennent. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $274,971 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- BR
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ulzhan About?
The premise of Ulzhan without spoilers.
Across the vast steppes of Central Asia a hidden treasure awaits, its location known only by a fragment of an ancient map carried by Charles. His restless pursuit is not driven by fame or wealth, but by a desire to mend his wounded soul and find love. When Ulzhan first sees him, she instantly senses that longing.
Ulzhan Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- central asia
- treasure
- steppe
- quest
- map
- mountain
- word
- travel
- steppes
- snow
- shaman
- schoolteacher
+10 more Show fewer
- ruins
- oil well
- oil company
- nuclear testing
- nuclear explosion
- loss of family
- kazakhstan
- horse
- gulag
- campfire
Ulzhan Cast & Characters
Ayanat Ksenbai leads the cast as Ulzhan, with Philippe Torreton as Charles and David Bennent as Shakuni. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Volker Schlöndorff
- Ayanat Ksenbai as Ulzhan
- Philippe Torreton as Charles
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David Bennent as Shakuni - Turakhan Sadykova
Also Starring in Ulzhan
· 6 more- Olga Landina Olga
- Maximilien Muller Eric
- Andrei Passagenikov Photographer
- Serguey Urimtchev Geologist
- Zhaina Abdieva Kazakh woman
- Shamshagui Mendiyarova
Ulzhan Box Office
Ulzhan grossed $274,971 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$275K
- International
- $275K
Cars in Ulzhan
5 cars on screen, including the Ural 650 and the 1993 GAZ 4301.
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Ural 650 Important role -
1993 GAZ 4301 Minor role -
KamAZ 65115 Minor role -
KamAZ 53212 Background role
Ulzhan Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Ulzhan - Das vergessene Licht” and “אולזן”.
- Also known as
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- Ulzhan - Das vergessene Licht
- אולזן
- Ulzhan Zapomniane światło
- Улжан
- 乌尔詹
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Ulzhan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ulzhan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ulzhan?
Ulzhan runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Ulzhan released?
Ulzhan was released on June 28, 2007.
Who directed Ulzhan?
Ulzhan was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
More films by Volker Schlöndorff Who is in the cast of Ulzhan?
Ulzhan stars Ayanat Ksenbai as Ulzhan, Philippe Torreton as Charles and David Bennent as Shakuni, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Ulzhan make at the box office?
Ulzhan grossed $274,971 worldwide.
Does Ulzhan have a post-credit scene?
No. Ulzhan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ulzhan in?
The original language of Ulzhan is French.
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